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Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn As an author or writer, taking that first step to getting yourself published is certainly a big decision. I remember writing many pieces of work, but shelving them away, or thinking that if they weren’t accepted … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn I love writing; I love being able to create stories on paper in a way that makes them come to life. In so many ways writing is a release for me, especially when I’m trying to … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Well Christmas is just days away, and I’m sure many of you have been madly shopping for gifts, getting your plans for a roast turkey (or other glorious feasts) in check. This is truly my favourite … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn It has been a while since my last book recommendation. I do read a lot, but I am aiming to save these posts for books that really leave me thinking, or those that have struck a … Continue reading →

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Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Where did this year go? We are officially less than three months away from Christmas and when I look back at the year, I can honestly say that I could never have predicted any of it. … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The Wonderful World of Willow My next project is another children’s fiction story. This book is aimed at a younger audience, and I excited to announce that it will available in time for Christmas 2015. It … Continue reading →

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Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Writing a memoir has been, in many ways, therapeutic; but it was also incredibly unnerving. Through my story, ‘Finding the Rainbow’, I literally made myself the lead character of my own book. I placed my entire … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn When I first contemplated publishing my book, I immediately looked to work with an established publisher. Someone who could take my manuscript and wonderfully produce a book that would suddenly skyrocket with hundreds of book sales! … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn My Perfect Imperfections was a stunning novel; I honestly could not put it down. It is not a long book, took me less than a few hours to read, but the story truly stays with you for … Continue reading →

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn I was completely shocked to receive a notification this week congratulating me on my achievement as one of the selected twenty writers to be featured in a new short story anthology, being released this year! Unfinished … Continue reading →

Recent Posts: Finding the Rainbow

Before becoming a mum, I had often heard about this thing called parental judgment which is often imposed on new Mums. I perhaps shrugged it off, not fully understanding. However, having now experienced such judgement, I now truly understand the impact it has. The scary thing is that this judgment does not only come from other mothers. I have experienced… Read more →

I haven’t posted for a while… A lot has been going on in my world. I have an almost ten-month-old baby boy, I returned to full-time work three months ago, and so juggling motherhood and work have been a little tougher than I expected. As well, my father has continued to fight his battle against cancer, until last Sunday. So… Read more →

It feels strange this year as Mother’s Day approaches and I will be celebrating my first seven months as a mum. For years now this was all I’ve ever wanted, and the significance of my journey leading up to this day. The day is not about flowers, perfume or any other gifts; it is about finally celebrating my journey to… Read more →

It’s done; I’ve finally completed my follow up memoir, and I feel so grateful and nervous all at the same time. This was my story, my journey, my fight through a cloud of uncertainty and grief, to search for the beauty of the rainbow. Throughout it all, I kept a journal, capturing all of my experiences, my feelings and sometimes… Read more →

It was twelve months ago exactly that my world completely changed. Twelve months today I took that test – the test – that has given me my long awaited baby boy! I remember that day so clearly, like it was just yesterday. On a whim I decided to ‘pee on a stick’, cynically telling myself I was being silly. We… Read more →

“So when are you starting on number two?” Yes really, I am already being asked that question. My son is just under four months old, and already I’ve encountered the rush to add another sibling to our new family of three. My response… “You have heard about my struggles with fertility right? You know I wrote a book about it?”… Read more →